ACS Doha International School is a private day school in the Al Kheesa area of Umm Salal, north of central Doha, founded in 2010 and run by the ACS International Schools group. It teaches an American curriculum from the early years to Grade 12 on a single modern campus that opened in 2020. Among the Doha international schools it is one of the established United States curriculum options, alongside the larger and older American School of Doha.
This profile sets out the curriculum, the fee band, the admissions calendar and the community around the school. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus. For the wider shortlist of United States curriculum schools in the city, see our guide to the best American schools in Doha.
ACS Doha International School at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | American curriculum to AERO standards, delivered with the International Baccalaureate framework; Advanced Placement courses and a United States High School Diploma |
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| Stage range | Early years to Grade 12 (roughly ages 3 to 18) |
| Founded | 2010; current campus opened 2020 |
| Accreditation | New England Association of Schools and Colleges; authorised International Baccalaureate World School |
| Fee band | Mid to upper Doha tier (see Doha fees guide) |
| Campus area | Al Kheesa, Umm Salal, north Doha |
Curriculum and academics
ACS Doha International School follows the American curriculum built on AERO standards, the framework used by United States international schools worldwide, and delivers it through an inquiry based International Baccalaureate structure across the primary and middle years. In the senior school pupils can take Advanced Placement courses and work towards a United States High School Diploma, the qualifications that North American and many other universities read directly. Teaching is in English throughout, with Arabic and other languages offered alongside.
The school is an authorised International Baccalaureate World School and is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, one of the United States regional accreditors that reviews international schools. Families weighing the American route against the British and Indian options in the city can read our overview of the American curriculum and compare it with the alternatives before deciding.
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ACS Doha International School fees
ACS Doha International School sits in the mid to upper part of the Doha market. Fees are quoted in Qatari riyals and rise through the year groups towards the senior school, landing in the broad band mapped in our Doha school fees guide. We do not republish a precise figure here because the schedule changes each year, so confirm the current rate with the school before you budget.
Plan for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect a one off application charge, a registration fee on acceptance, optional bus transport across north Doha, lunch and, in the senior years, examination entry fees for Advanced Placement and the International Baccalaureate. Build the full total into any relocation package discussion rather than the headline tuition alone.
Admissions and intake
ACS Doha International School runs an academic year from late August to June and admits across year groups subject to availability, with the early years and the start of each school division among the natural entry points. Places in popular grades can be limited, so apply as soon as a move to Qatar is confirmed and ask about waiting lists.
Admission is based on prior school reports, an age appropriate assessment and, in the senior school, evidence that an applicant can access an English medium programme. Applications are made through the school and require recent reports, passport and residency documentation and, for transfers, a leaving record. Children moving from other American curriculum schools usually transfer smoothly because the grade structure and standards line up.
Location and who goes there
The school occupies a single campus in the Al Kheesa area of Umm Salal, north of central Doha, served by the main road network towards the city and the northern suburbs. Many ACS Doha families live in the residential compounds and districts of north and west Doha that house much of the city's professional expatriate population, drawn from more than seventy nationalities. The parent body is broad, with North American families joined by a wide international mix attracted to the United States curriculum route.
For the wider picture of how the American, British, Indian and IB schools sit across the city, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Doha schools hub.
ACS Doha International School reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are ACS Doha International School fees?
ACS Doha sits in the mid to upper Doha band. Fees are quoted in Qatari riyals and rise through the year groups towards the senior school. Schedules change annually, so confirm the current figure with the school and budget separately for the application charge, registration, bus, lunch and any Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate examination fees.
Is ACS Doha International School a good school?
ACS Doha is an established American curriculum school founded in 2010, accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and authorised as an International Baccalaureate World School. Whether it fits depends on whether a United States route through the IB and Advanced Placement and a north Doha location suit your family. Confirm current accreditation status directly with the school.
What curriculum does ACS Doha International School follow?
ACS Doha follows an American curriculum to AERO standards delivered through the International Baccalaureate framework, with Advanced Placement courses and a United States High School Diploma in the senior school. Teaching is in English, with Arabic and other languages offered alongside.
When do ACS Doha International School applications open?
ACS Doha runs an August to June academic year and admits across year groups subject to availability. The early years and the start of each division are the main entry points, so apply early and ask the admissions team about waiting lists for your child's grade.
Where is ACS Doha International School located?
The school is on a single campus in the Al Kheesa area of Umm Salal, north of central Doha, served by the main road network towards the city and the northern suburbs.
